Loet Vanderveen (1921–2015)
What is Loet Vanderveen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Loet Vanderveen at 33 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $504 including buyer’s premium (middle half $319–$774, n=19). The auction record is $3,500 for Horse (2018, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horse | Polished and patinated bronze | $3,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Kudu | Bronze, edition 143 of 750 | $2,432 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 3 | Two Cheetahs, 1921 | Bronze sculpture | $2,176 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Roaring Lion | Bronze | $2,000 | Cottone Auctions | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | Kneeling Antelope | Bronze | $1,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Kudu, 2018 | Bronze | $1,386 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Prowling Panther Sculpture, 1921 | Bronze | $1,304 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Resting Antelope Sculpture, 1921 | Bronze | $1,304 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015) Patinated Bronze Bull Sculpture, height 23 cm length 51 cm width 25 cm, 1921 | Bronze | $1,141 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Giraffe | Bronze | $990 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 46 | $652 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,168 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Loet Vanderveen is a Dutch artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Loet Vanderveen sold in 2026 for $768, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Loet Vanderveen work is $650.
The median Loet Vanderveen sculpture sells for $650 across 84 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Loet Vanderveen sculptures typically sell for $404–$785 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 85 | $650†‡ | $3,500 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,304† | $3,500 | — | 2025-07-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $404–$785†‡ | $600†‡ | $2,176 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $851–$1,648†‡ | $1,025†‡ | $3,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,432 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Loet Vanderveen worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Loet Vanderveen work is $650. The median Loet Vanderveen sculpture sells for $650 across 84 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Loet Vanderveen sculptures typically sell for $404–$785 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Loet Vanderveen sculpture?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loet Vanderveen sculpture is $650. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Loet Vanderveen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loet Vanderveen sculpture is $3,500.
What is the average price of a small Loet Vanderveen sculpture?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Loet Vanderveen sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Loet Vanderveen's auction record?
Loet Vanderveen's auction record is $3,500, set in 2018.
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